H-1B for Staff

H-1B Temporary Worker Status for Staff

The H-1B temporary worker status allows foreign nationals to work in the United States in a specialty occupations for a period of up to six years. A specialty occupation is one that requires a baccalaureate or higher degree. Application fees are not paid by Human Resources or by the applicant. Typically, the academic department pays the fees. Currently, application fees for the initial H-1B are $820.00.

Dependents can hold H-4 status during this time. Dependents in H-4 status may not work, but may attend school part-time or full-time.

OIP will help process the H-1B petition if your employee:

Is outside the U.S.,

In the U.S. in a different visa category,

Already holds this visa category at another institution and will be transferring to Loyola, or will be concurrently employed at both institutions.

Already holds this visa category through Loyola and needs an extension or has a change in job specifications

Note: New international employees might begin their employment in a different status, such as F-1, provided they have obtained some other work authorization such as Optional Practical Training and then transition to an H-1B.

Unless the new employee is already in H-1B status, approval from USCIS can take up to 4 months. Petitions can only be submitted not more than 6 months prior to the employment start date. If the appointment is urgent, the hiring department (or employee) may need to pay additional fees for premium processing ($1000).

**If there is any change in the beneficiaries’ status, or if the position will not be continued please complete the (H-1B Beneficiary Notice of Change). As required by U.S. Department of Labor regulations, OIP will withdraw the H-1B within 30 days of the end date reported on the (Notice of Change form).